Pet Pointers: Pet Toothbrushing Tips

Needless to say brushing your dog's teeth is...challenging. Petsmile is here to offer new pet-parents a seamless 3 step process, where your new furry bundle of joy becomes familiar with different parts of the teeth brushing experience.

Step 1: Handling the mouth and face

• Massage and handle the chin, upper and lower jaw for a couple minutes at least once a day to get them familiar with you touching this area of their face

Step 2: Massage the teeth and gums with a mildly abrasive material

• Use materials such as a soft cloth or gauze in order to be gentle on their baby teeth

Step 3: Toothpaste and a tooth brush

• You've made it! Now while using a toothpaste with flavor brushing your new pet's teeth and gums will be a tasty process

Introducing Petsmile:

• The only pet friendly toothpaste recommended by the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC)
• Petsmile's exclusive Calprox formula is clinically proven to prevent plaque formation for healthier teeth and gums while keeping your dog's breath fresh – all wrapped up in a delicious beef flavor!

After each step offer praise, affection and treats – and repeat! Rewarding your pet will ease anxiety and have them looking forward to a tasty surprise at the end of each dental exercise.

Mario Bardouille is a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant with over 18 years of experience training dogs in NYC and the Tri-State area. Specializing in behavior modification and rehabilitation training, Mario's career began as a Veterinary Technician Assistant and has since successfully trained thousands of dogs, as well as boarding them in his home for intensive training. In his spare time, Mario participates in Schutzhund sport with his personal dogs.